Summary

  • FT: Bristol City 0-4 Manchester City - WSL leaders go six points clear

  • Lauren Smith's are relegated with two games to play

  • FT: Leicester City 0-1 Manchester United - Ella Toone seals win for visitors

  • FT: Everton 1-1 Arsenal - Isabella Hobson cancels out Alessia Russo's opener

  • FT: Aston Villa 1-1 West Ham - 95th-minute Shannon Cooke header rescues point for Hammers

  • FT: Tottenham 1-1 Brighton - Elisabeth Terland opens scoring for visitors from close range, Beth England levels in second half

  • Get involved: #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

  1. Thanks for joining uspublished at 21:22 British Summer Time 28 April

    That's it for another busy day of Women's Super League action.

    It's a two-horse race now for the WSL title.

    Arsenal hopes are mathematically over after they drew at Everton and Manchester City beat Bristol City.

    West Ham can also breathe a sigh of relief as they are now guaranteed to be in the top-flight again next season.

    Thanks for sticking with us through this long day of football. If you did miss any of the action earlier then just click on the scores below to read each match report.

  2. Daylight at the toppublished at 21:20 British Summer Time 28 April

    FT: Bristol City 0-4 Manchester City

    Here's how it stands at the top of the table then.

    Manchester City have a six-point advantage over Chelsea but have played two games more than the defending champions.

    Man City also have an advantage when it comes to goal difference, could that be the deciding factor as they look for a first league title since 2016?

    Or will Chelsea's experience see them over the line in Emma Hayes' final season in charge?

    WSL table
  3. 'It wasn't for the lack of trying'published at 21:19 British Summer Time 28 April

    FT: Bristol City 0-4 Man City

    Bristol City

    Bristol City captain Megan Connolly speaking to Sky Sports: "I think for 60, 65 minutes we did really well. Manchester City are a quality team and they kind of opened us. I think we can be proud. For 60, 65 minutes we took it to them and their quality showed in the end. Kept looking at the gaps and playing it into the pockets."

    On relegation: "We still have two more games left and we will continue to do our job. We are gutted. It's not for the lack of trying. Small margins cost us. A lot of teams in games when it was quite tight the small margins caught up with us. It's still disappointing. The support is always there. It is our job, we are professionals and we prepare regardless of the situation.

    "This is our job. This is your life. We will be back on the training pitch this week. The situation is what it is. Whatever players cling on to, that's up to them and it is up to us to do our job and make ourselves proud, our families proud and the community proud.

    "We have a very young team so for a lot of players it was an eye-opener and I hope that sticks with them. It is the best league in the world and it is an honour to play in this league. We will focus on next week regardless of our situation."

  4. Postpublished at 21:17 British Summer Time 28 April

    FT: Bristol City 0-4 Manchester City

    A snip of the BBC Sport football live textImage source, .

    The people have spoken.

    It's pretty comprehensive in favour of Manchester City.

    I guess Chelsea's difficult run-in has swung the balance in favour of Manchester City to be crowned champions.

    It's certainly going to be an interesting few weeks.

  5. 'We had to find bits of quality to unlock the door'published at 21:15 British Summer Time 28 April

    FT: Bristol City 0-4 Manchester City

    Manchester City

    Gareth TaylorImage source, Getty Images

    Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor speaking to Sky Sports: "Our second half performance was very good. We were poor in the first half, we were lethargic, we were flat, we were slow in moving the ball. We adjusted some things, a few minor tweaks.

    "We spoke about body language, about intensity of our play. You have to give credit to Bristol, they were very good. We had to really find some bits of quality to unlock the door.

    "Mary’s goal is a great goal, she did so well in the second goal as well. At half-time I would have been happy with 1-0, so to come away with 4-0 we are really pleased."

    On what he said about body language at half-time: "I don’t mind mistakes, I just want players to show positive energy. It’s fine to make mistakes, but don’t slump your shoulders, don’t show everyone you made a mistake.

    "When you do that and the energy is not there, we end up getting a first half like we did. We were the opposite of that in the second half. We were so good."

  6. 'It was always a mountain to climb, but we can be proud of our journey'published at 21:11 British Summer Time 28 April

    FT: Bristol City 0-4 Man City

    Bristol City

    Lauren SmithImage source, Getty Images

    Bristol City manager Lauren Smith speaking to Sky Sports after the Robins' relegation was confirmed: "I think we have been sat at the bottom of the table for the season. It has always been a mountain to climb. Some of the performance we have been very proud of but haven't got the results. I think we have showed and we haven't shown up for 90 minutes and that's shown at the end of the season."

    On the changes she made in the second half against Man City: "Amelie [Thestrup] was really making our press effective and having to change her and change the plan a little bit, and then City came out and were more aggressive. They ultimately found that one and turned the screw a little bit."

    On the future: "We have to start looking at what next year looks like. We have to continue to build and make sure our fanbase is as incredible next year as it is now. We will be looking to continue this trend and build the excitement in Bristol.

    "We talk about the journey a lot of the time. This is part of that journey for them. We have two more games and many more seasons ahead. Everything they have done this season they can be proud of and that is experience. If this makes them better, that's part of the development we do here."

    On whether the manager in charge next year will be her: "I hope so."

  7. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:06 British Summer Time 28 April

    #bbcfootball, text 81111 (UK only - standard rates apply) or WhatsApp 03301231826

    With all respect to Bristol City, Man City have not increased their GD enough tonight. Chelsea can capitalise when they host Bristol City next Sunday.

    Gordon

  8. 'We are in the title race and expect more from ourselves'published at 21:02 British Summer Time 28 April

    FT: Bristol City 0-4 Manchester City

    Manchester City

    Manchester City's Mary Fowler speaking to Sky Sports about what was said half-time and if players were feeling the pressure: "The only pressure we felt was the pressure we put on ourselves. We are in the title race and expect more from ourselves and in the first half we weren't finishing our chances."

    On her first goal: "I've been having some shocking shots in training so I just hoped that one was going to go on target."

    On the pressure replacing Khadija Shaw: "We have attacking players that are all capable of getting goals. Today our front three moved around quite a bit and tried to do something different."

    On getting a consistent run in the side: "It feels really good to get more game time. I try to bring my best to the team and having been on the side for a while I just try to stay focused in training and be a good team mate on the side."

  9. Postpublished at 20:59 British Summer Time 28 April

    FT: Bristol City 0-4 Manchester City

    Manchester City now boast a six-point lead at the top of the WSL but Chelsea, who are second, have two games in hand.

    Here's how the run-in looks for the sides in first and second.

    Manchester City:

    • Manchester City v Arsenal - 5 May
    • Aston Villa v Manchester City - 18 May

    Chelsea:

    • Liverpool v Chelsea - 1 May
    • Chelsea v Bristol City - 5 May
    • Tottenham v Chelsea - 15 May
    • Manchester United v Chelsea - 18 May

    Would you rather have the points in the bag or the games in hand?

    Who do you fancy for the title? Hit thumbs up for Manchester City or thumbs down for Chelsea.

  10. Postpublished at 20:56 British Summer Time 28 April

    FT: Bristol City 0-4 Manchester City

    Emma Smith
    BBC Sport at Ashton Gate

    Plenty inside Ashton Gate have stayed to applaud Bristol City's lap of honour. The Robins have not shown a lack of effort this season, but have lacked quality at important moments.

    Unless they win their final two matches (including away to Chelsea next weekend), then they will set a new lowest points total in a 22-game WSL season.

    Bristol CityImage source, PA Media
  11. 'Manchester City went through the gears'published at 20:52 British Summer Time 28 April

    FT: Bristol City 0-4 Manchester City

    Tanya Oxtoby
    Former Bristol City manager on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    As expected in terms of the scoreline. But from Bristol City's point of view, really good first half.

    Hindsight is a wonderful thing but Man City went through the gears tonight. Job done for them.

    They roll on and continue on their merry way.

  12. Postpublished at 20:49 British Summer Time 28 April
    Breaking

    FT: Bristol City 0-4 Manchester City

    That defeat means Bristol City are relegated from the WSL with two games left to play.

    The Robins return to the Championship after one season in the top flight.

  13. FULL-TIMEpublished at 20:48 British Summer Time 28 April

    Bristol City 0-4 Manchester City

    And that's the final action of the game.

    Bristol City held on in there for just over an hour but ultimately ran out of steam as Manchester City's class shone through.

    Manchester City celebrateImage source, Getty Images
  14. Postpublished at 20:47 British Summer Time 28 April

    Bristol City 0-4 Manchester City

    Tanya Oxtoby
    Former Bristol City manager on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    I just wonder how important that goal from Alex Greenwood may be.

  15. goal

    GOAL - Bristol City 0-4 Manchester Citypublished at 20:46 British Summer Time 28 April

    Alex Greenwood

    The captain delivers.

    Alex Greenwood rises at the far post to meet a corner and powers home a header with the help of the crossbar.

    A further boost for Manchester City's goal difference.

    Alex Greenwood celebratesImage source, Reuters
  16. Postpublished at 20:45 British Summer Time 28 April

    Bristol City 0-3 Manchester City

    We've got a break in play as Jamie-Lee Napier goes down after a coming together with Jess Park.

    She's up to her feet pretty quickly.

  17. Postpublished at 20:44 British Summer Time 28 April

    Bristol City 0-3 Manchester City

    Chloe Kelly blazes over the crossbar.

    She gets right under the ball as it bounces invitingly on the edge of the box.

  18. Postpublished at 20:43 British Summer Time 28 April

    Bristol City 0-3 Manchester City

    Emma Smith
    BBC Sport at Ashton Gate

    The attendance is announced as 8,749.

    Another great turnout by Bristol City fans, sadly not matched by the result for their team.

  19. Postpublished at 20:42 British Summer Time 28 April

    Bristol City 0-3 Manchester City

    Manchester City work it through to Mary Fowler but she miscontrols and it rolls through to Shae Yanez.

  20. Postpublished at 20:40 British Summer Time 28 April

    Bristol City 0-3 Manchester City

    This could be a long eight minutes too.

    Manchester City are working the ball around inside their own half. Bristol City are happy to sit off.

    There's not a great deal happening.